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**EDIT (a little more complex EQ, if u want simple working version, skip the edit):
COMPLEX METHOD:

Now I've noticed there is room for improvement, and the was a good update for Ngenuity Beta, and incase u want to use the Ngenuity beta software parametric EQ to correct the sound, which allows u to disable Dolby Atmos as well... it's going to look like this

Completed Parametric EQ in Ngenuity

it is based on this Harman 2018 target:

Made using AutoEQ on Squidlink

use the software EQ to make these points and keep the points on bell curve:

Points for Harman 2018 target

2 ways to tackle this headset, the above is a little complicated, but allows you to skip out on Dolby Atmos, but can be hard to implement, so I'm keeping the bottom one for quick setup for a good sound as well.

To use this method, you have to set your audio device to NGENUITY - 8 Channel, and in Ngenuity disable the in-app spatial its sounds weird and is finicky not great, even after a lot of manipulation.

The app looks after u select and take advantage of built in software.

while you are at it, u can try these settings for the mic to improve clarity but remember to set you input device to NGENUITY - Microphone, for the software enhancements to kick in, enjoy.

End of Edit**

EASY METHOD:

Ok so I already had a great guide on the Cloud 3 wireless (Cloud 3 wireless, Dolby Atmos, DTS X, Best optimized settings and Punchy EQ : r/HyperX and Cloud 3 wireless reflection, DTS:X, Best optimized settings and Punchy EQ (provided at the bottom of the post) : r/HyperX) but I made the jump to get the new Alpha 2s because I liked the velour pads and the Bluetooth feature (mostly to use it with my phone), and I'm generally very happy with the improved battery life and build quality, probably the best gaming headset out there overall sound-wise and of course the Dual-Chambered bass/drivers are primo.

Dolby Atmos:
The headset is great out of the box but if you want to use it at the best level I highly recommend you invest in Dolby Atmos over here on the Microsoft store:
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9N0866FS04W8?hl=en-us&gl=QA&ocid=pdpshare
purchase it (I think you get a lifetime license for a few bucks) and set it to the "Music Warm" preset; this will make you ignore the buggy spatial sound settings in Ngenuity as it is still in beta for these headphones.

As for Ngenuity Beta to control the headset you have to install it over on HyperX website:
HyperX NGENUITY Software – HyperX ROW
After which you will set the EQ to Hardware EQ Music and make the following adjustments:

Best sounding EQ for music and overall usage

32 Hz at +2.0 dB
63 Hz at +1.5 dB
125 Hz at +0.5 dB
250 Hz at -0.5 dB
500 Hz at -1.0 dB
1 kHz at 0.0 dB
2 kHz at +1.5 dB
4 kHz at +4.0 dB (explained below)
8 kHz at +2.0 dB
20 kHz at +3.0 dB

The reason behind the high peak at 4kHz is because out of the box these headphones have a large dip at 4kHz with the stock pads (which I have no intention of replacing as I like them):

Readings of the headset's default sound captured by GadgetryTech

So, my EQ above combats these dips and boosts the sounds to give them this signature Hyper X punchy sound while maintaining the V signature sound that I like all the while keeping everything clear and smooth.

*Important:* After which u want to set your default Device in windows to "HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless Game", and your Default Communications Device to "HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless Chat" to be able to take advantage of the game chat balance, whenever setting voice chat app such as discord google meet etc. set it to the chat device and pull all other apps on game if done manually, for mic set default device and communication to "HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless Chat"

After which you will go into your windows 11 sound settings and click the Headphones: "HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless Game" and make sure your format is "2 channel, 24 bit, 96000 Hz" and Audio enhancements is set to "Device Default Effects" as well as Spatial sound set to "Dolby Atmos for Headphones" if you did everything correctly it should look like this:

Your Windows 11 sound settings after setting everything up correctly

Few disclaimers:
*I am not affiliated with Dolby, HyperX or Microsoft.
*Ngenuity is very buggy at this stage and will actively try to convince you to switch audio device as the spatial audio will not work if u select the non-Ngenuity devices in your windows settings as the device, but ignore it, we don't use the built-in spatial audio of the headset as we opt for the considerably better Dolby Atmos.
*Again since Ngenuity is in beta sometimes it will reset your Audio Equalizer to default values, no idea if this gets patched by the time you read this, and I understand you would be frustrated and inclined to install another EQ app, but using the headset's native app allows you to have this EQ on the hardware, and possible have better sound on your BT devices as well, it works Great when everything is set correctly.

If you followed everything in this guide, everything should sound good and comfy.
Wish you the best, happy listening.
An overly sound-involved CS engineer.

Enjoy :)